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DEAN S NAKAMURA MD
NPI 1518925155
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Honolulu, HI

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 606, HONOLULU, HI 96813(808) 531-8366(808) 524-8307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dean S Nakamura Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DEAN S NAKAMURA MD (NPI 1518925155) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (5255) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518925155
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDEAN S NAKAMURACredential: MD
Location Address1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 606Honolulu, HI 96813-2431
Mailing Address1329 Lusitana St, Suite 606Honolulu, HI 96813-2431 · (808) 531-8366 · Fax (808) 524-8307
Phone(808) 531-8366
Fax(808) 524-8307
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1518925155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · 5255
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1329 LUSITANA ST, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherHMSAHI · C0019640
Medicaid018303HI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dean S Nakamura Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799687034
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040226001011
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
33 services33 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
32 services32 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
31 services31 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

The Queens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Honolulu, HI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120001
Location1301 Punchbowl StHonolulu, HI 96813 · Honolulu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96813 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$180.05 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $45.01 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.92 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $18.73 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
16%179 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%191 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RAYMOND K. ITAGAKI, M.D., INC.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 609
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 531-5448
STEVEN S SAMESHIMA, M.D.,LLC
Ophthalmology
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 306
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 380-8470
DR. ANTHONY J MAURO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology)
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 202
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 526-0884
STEVEN S SAMESHIMA MD
Ophthalmology
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 306
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 380-8470
JOHN EDWARD DEBOARD M.D.
Internal Medicine
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 102
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 533-4949
GWEN AUYONG FNP LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 409
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 368-4239
LORI TUNGPALAN-GRONDOLSKY, MD LLC
Anesthesiology
1329 LUSITANA ST, SUITE 604
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 531-1116
DR. GRACE KAR-YING WONG M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1329 LUSITANA ST, 709
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 522-7380

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dean Nakamura's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Nakamura is 1518925155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Dean Nakamura located?

Dean Nakamura practices at 1329 Lusitana St Suite 606, Honolulu, HI 96813. The listed phone number is (808) 531-8366.

What is Dean Nakamura's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Dean Nakamura enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dean Nakamura is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dean Nakamura accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Dean Nakamura as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Dean Nakamura affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dean Nakamura is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dean Nakamura was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.